Technical Accounting Manager

Reworld Projects, LLC; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug

Vision

Dental plans

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Reworld Projects, LLC is seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to oversee complex accounting issues, including operating segments, business combinations, leases, and stock-based compensation, reporting to the Director of Technical Accounting. The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and 7–10 years of experience with US GAAP and IFRS considerations.

The successful candidate will work in the USA, focusing on accurate, timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience, Big 4 preferred.
• Experience with SEC filings, US GAAP and IFRS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex accounting issues under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare and maintain accounting policies and documentation.
• Coordinate with auditors and business leadership on policies and disclosures.
• Manage financial reporting implications for new contracts and transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ability to analyze complex information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

The Director of Technical Accounting is looking to hire a Manager of Technical Accounting. This person will be responsible for understanding all aspects of the financial statements, disclosure requirements, researching, resolving and documenting complex accounting issues and transactions, such as operating segments, business combinations, divestitures, hedge accounting, debt modification/extinguishment, asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, lease accounting, variable interest entities, derivatives, and impairment considerations, including goodwill and indefinite‑lived intangible assets with a general understanding of business/asset valuations, stock based compensation, other non‑recurring transactions and SEC disclosure requirements and comments.

This position reports to the Director of Technical Accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Research the impact of new or proposed accounting standards, interpretations or regulations from the SEC, FASB, AICPA, and EITF.
• Prepare timely, high quality white papers on all key technical matters for submission to the independent auditors and internal stakeholders and manage the timely resolution of financial reporting implications.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining an up‑to‑date library of accounting policies and procedures.
• Research business development technical accounting matters (both under US GAAP and IFRS) that could impact the estimated valuation of proposed transactions.
• Assist with review of new contracts and assess the accounting implications based on existing accounting standards, interpretations or regulations.
• Coordinate with business leadership on inquiries related to the application of accounting policies and other technical accounting matters, such as revenue recognition, leases, insurance recoveries, stock based compensation, and asset impairments.
• Manage the coordination with external auditors and internal auditors to ensure timely resolution of outstanding matters.
• Execute duties as a high energy, performance‑oriented, and empowered team member.
• Monitor own workload, and have the ability to self‑prioritize activities, and achieve deadlines.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings with business stakeholders productively and in an organized fashion, and follow up on any commitments.

Position requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Minimum 7‑10 years of relevant experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Prior technical accounting research and reporting experience and skills a plus
• Experience with SEC filings
• Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley and internal control concepts
• Skills required: analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex information/transactions, apply appropriate accounting theory, and formulate decisions/recommendations

Benefits

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits. For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

• Medical
• Prescription drug
• Vision
• Dental plans
• 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Reworld™ provides an industry‑leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Regular full‑time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.

Our 401(k) plan is industry‑leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range.

The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $118,700.00 - $169,800.00 USD per annum

DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affiant Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies.

With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon‑negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential.

Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do.

Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large‑scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation.

No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard‑working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/